Adresse → Apply before 08/02/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
→ Department: GE39 - Volksgezondheid en Eerstelijnszorg
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 4 maanden
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma: Master
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
- You conduct research within the DIAdIC project. In this project, you evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an online psychoeducational program for patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, specifically aimed at dyads.
- You analyze quantitative data files related to primary outcomes (self-efficacy and emotional functioning) and secondary outcomes.
- Together with an international team, you analyze both quantitative and qualitative results in a mixed-method research design. Within this design, you are responsible for analyzing interviews and backlog information from the program alongside the available quantitative results.
- You attend international meetings, actively contributing meaningfully to discussions and taking minutes.
- You present your research at (inter)national conferences and meetings.
- As part of a doctoral program, you write three scientific articles.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You have a degree as Master of Science in Health Promotion.
- You have a minimum of 3 years of research experience.
- You are knowledge and/or experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
- You have experience in writing scientific output.
- You have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude.
- You have analytical abilities and a critical mindset to evaluate research data in a scientific manner.
- You have knowledge and/or experience in research involving individuals with advanced cancer and their caregivers (dyads).
- You have knowledge and/or experience in the development of an eHealth program for individuals with advanced cancer and their close ones, specifically focused on dyads.
- You have experience with international research and collaborating internationally with researchers.
- You are strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and (academic) English.
- You have experience working with SPSS and NVivo.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 4 months.
- Your contract will start on 15/02/2024 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate). Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits (in Dutch).
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
- In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
- In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
- In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
- In the field “other documents”: an overview of your study results,
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Kim Beernaert (kim.beernaert@UGent.be, +32 (0)9/332 07 95). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).
